Congressional Republicans accused President Biden of orchestrating a lenient penalty for his son, while Democrats argued that bringing any charges reflected the Justice Department’s independence.
Tag: Justice Department
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Hunter Biden Reaches Deal with Justice Dept. on Tax and Gun Charges
Under a deal with the Justice Department, the president’s son agreed to probation for filing his taxes late, and he can avoid a charge that he lied about his drug use when he purchased a handgun.
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How Daniel Ellsberg Tried to Get Prosecuted Near His Life’s End
When Daniel Ellsberg was 42, a judge threw out Espionage Act charges against him. At 90, he sought such charges again in hope of challenging their constitutionality.
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The Minneapolis Police Face a Consent Decree. Do They Work?
The Minneapolis Police may agree to court-enforced federal oversight. Experts say it can lead to improvements, though defining success can be difficult.
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Calling for New Gun Laws, Biden Says U.S. Children Are Suffering Like Soldiers in War
“If this Congress refuses to act, we need a new Congress,” President Biden said at a firearms safety summit in Connecticut.